Hi again,
I am still not happy with my current transportation and am still looking for a used insight. I've actually found a couple. I still am hesitant to take the jump. I still hear a thousand 'rationalizations against hybrids' from more conservative people (even manufacturers use this) for example:
chevy says" the prius is 40% more comlex (more parts) than a chevy malibu".
Posters in other car forums say (condenced versions):
-the battery pack will cost a lot to replace.
-other parts will cost a lot to replace
-its higher priced up front
-you wont end up saving any money its just to feel good about yourself
-the fuel economy wont be much higher
-you will have to drive 500,000 miles before you see any savings
etc. etc.
Now some of these arguements are somewhat factual. Others "like fuel economy wont be much higher" sound like they are rooted in people's experiences with other less efficient hybrids.
I've heard all these rationalizations 1000X
so what are the specific real world experiences you have that show that it isn't true:
e.g. "Honda replaced the battery pack so I paid nothing anyways" or "I used a universal version of an 02 sensor thus saving much $ over the custom part" or "I used a universal catalytic converter thus saving much $ over the customer part" etc.
Im not trying to flame here, but I did see a few posts that gave weight to the other forums (I remember seeing some rediculous high prices for the battery pack, 02 sensor, cat converter etc.).
Finally what are some rationalizations either For Hybrids or against traditional gas engines? I've seen plenty of rambling rationalizations against, now I need some balance!
P.S sorry for rambling, its a complex subject.
I am still not happy with my current transportation and am still looking for a used insight. I've actually found a couple. I still am hesitant to take the jump. I still hear a thousand 'rationalizations against hybrids' from more conservative people (even manufacturers use this) for example:
chevy says" the prius is 40% more comlex (more parts) than a chevy malibu".
Posters in other car forums say (condenced versions):
-the battery pack will cost a lot to replace.
-other parts will cost a lot to replace
-its higher priced up front
-you wont end up saving any money its just to feel good about yourself
-the fuel economy wont be much higher
-you will have to drive 500,000 miles before you see any savings
etc. etc.
Now some of these arguements are somewhat factual. Others "like fuel economy wont be much higher" sound like they are rooted in people's experiences with other less efficient hybrids.
I've heard all these rationalizations 1000X
so what are the specific real world experiences you have that show that it isn't true:
e.g. "Honda replaced the battery pack so I paid nothing anyways" or "I used a universal version of an 02 sensor thus saving much $ over the custom part" or "I used a universal catalytic converter thus saving much $ over the customer part" etc.
Im not trying to flame here, but I did see a few posts that gave weight to the other forums (I remember seeing some rediculous high prices for the battery pack, 02 sensor, cat converter etc.).
Finally what are some rationalizations either For Hybrids or against traditional gas engines? I've seen plenty of rambling rationalizations against, now I need some balance!
P.S sorry for rambling, its a complex subject.